Whether you will be with family, coworkers, or alone, you need to travel and you absolutely dread the idea of staying in a hotel that makes you feel cramped and secluded. Over the past decade short-term rentals have becoming a popular option for people who do not want to spend their hard-earned money on a hotel room. Below are reasons why you should choose a short-term rental over a hotel room when you are traveling.

1. More room

Securing a short-term rental for your stay away from home will result in you having more room to spread out as opposed to a hotel room composed of one main room and a bathroom. It is estimated that the average size of a short-term rental is 2000 square feet whereas a hotel room is about 400 square feet on average. This means you can have up to five times the amount of space, usually for less money.

If you are travelling with family or coworkers, multiple rooms and floors will allow everyone to spread out and have some privacy. If travelling alone, you can enjoy a whole apartment or house to yourself and not have to experience the feelings of seclusion to one confined space that often accompanies a hotel stay.

2. More amenities

When it comes to amenities offered, there is no contest between a short-term rental and a hotel. Both types of accommodation offer Wi-Fi and some hotels do offer a patio or balcony, but a short-term rental usually has a washer and dryer that you can use as opposed to searching for a laundromat or using the hotel dry-cleaning services which can be costly especially on an extended stay.

A short-term rental also offers a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave that will allow you to cook your favourite meals that will be healthier and will cost you less money than eating in restaurants daily. Short-term rentals are available in a large variety ranging from small apartments to sprawling homes. Instead of being stuck with one room and one bathroom in a hotel, you can search for the rental property that you like and will best meet your needs.

3. Save money

Booking a short term-rental can save you money in many different ways. There are often discounts for extended stays in a short-term unit as opposed to paying per night in a hotel. The amenities that a short-term rental offers can save you money as well. Instead of eating at restaurants for every meal, you can cook in your rental unit with the use of a full kitchen.

As mentioned previously, laundry services save you from visiting a laundromat or using a hotel dry-cleaning service. Short-term rentals often offer movies to watch and will save you from buying them from the hotel or visiting the local cinema. Hotels often charge for extra guests and additional beds to accommodate people. Your short-term rental will not charge for these as it is bigger and able to lodge people comfortably.

4. Feel at home

Short-term rentals always provide a “home away from home” feel. The fact that you have a private kitchen, living room, and bedroom will make you feel comfortable and at ease while you are away. You will not have to hear loud people in the hallways and worry about getting in the maid’s way as she attempts to clean your room while you are not there. After a long day you will not feel obligated to make conversation with hotel staff and people you are in the elevator or laundry room with. You can get your key, open up your short-term rental unit, slip in, and relax for some time to yourself.